MNHQ, can we have a Poetry Forum?

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Hi there @MNHQ. There's been some interest in a Poetry forum recently, and I was just wondering if there's any chance of one being created? I think it would be a really interesting addition to the site. Thank you, Merry Christmas!

I think that would be a good idea. We could share our favourite poems. Or even ones folk have written themselves.

Hi @ChristmasCarolin'Mumsnet, was just wondering how much support we'd need for a Poetry board and when it might be decided if there'll be one? Just over-excited curiosity Thank you!

I'd love this too.

I think this is a great idea.
But would hope mn include a message that if you post your own poetry on the site mn will own the rights to the poetry.

Yes please!

Yes please I’d love it

Come on MNHQ, may we, may we, may we??

We need something to cheer us up.

Here's a poem by Rob Ryan for all those who can't be with loved ones.

Every night I look up at the moon
And hold it tight in my heart
and think of you a thousand miles away

Over land and sea
looking up at the moon thinking of me.

This same moon and this same sky
Hang over both you and I
In our dreams and in our hearts
It helps us feel less far apart.

Bump

Yes please!

Bump

Hi - thanks for your suggestions, they're really good to hear, we'll certainly take these all on board, here's to a great new year!

This is a beautiful poem from my great uncle, I've started him an instagram page if you like it

So poignant ❤️

You cannot believe
Your body may
No longer cleave
To the beloved departed.
No more warm hug
With smiling face
Whose place
Remains a memory.
Captain Tom’s people
Rightly say
He will stay
In their hearts.
So many this last year
Losing one so very dear
Far, far too soon.
Come Summer’s bloom
Please meet again
With new strength, not pain,
And greater love for
Each and everyone.

This day two years ago we lost our daughter, sister, wife, mother of two,
auntie of twelve, to cancer, a loss physical and spiritual.

https://instagram.com/thescottishh_seer?igshid=mju8sucgyydg

Just to let everyone know we've asked for a decision on this so we will let you know as soon as we hear anything.

I think it would be nice
So please let us know
When the forum's set up
And ready to go.

we'd love to see a poetry board
it's definitely not a 'no'.
but first could you start some threads in chat,
so we can see how they go?

by he.be. cummings